English Teacher

Welham Girls' School; Dehradun; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Welham Girls’ School in Dehradun invites an enthusiastic English educator to join a vibrant, all‑girls residential community. The role spans academic, administrative, co‑curricular, sporting and community service initiatives, fostering professional growth and personal fulfilment.

You will deliver engaging English lessons aligned with IGCSE, ICSE and ISC curricula, design assessments that promote inquiry and critical thinking, mentor students, and participate in pastoral care and extracurricular

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in English with a B.Ed from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience at the senior secondary school level.
• Experience in boarding school environments is desirable.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons in English, aligned with IGCSE, ICSE and ISC curricula.
• Design and implement assessments that promote inquiry and critical thinking.
• Explain complex ideas clearly and engagingly for students.
• Mentor and guide students, encouraging independent thinking and academic discipline.
• Participate in school life, student mentoring, pastoral care and extracurricular initiatives.
• Stay updated with developments in the subject.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Masters in English + B.Ed

Job description

Job Summary

Welham Girls’ School, one of India’s most respected all-girls’ residential institutions, offers staff a unique opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative environment. Members of the Welham community work closely across several domains including academic, administrative, co-curricular, sporting and community service initiatives, fostering both professional excellence and personal fulfilment.

As we continue to grow, so does our focus on nurturing confident readers, thoughtful writers and effective communicators. We are looking for an enthusiastic English educator to join our team and take this journey forward.

Key Requirements:

• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons in English, aligned with IGCSE, ICSE and ISC curricula
• Design and implement assessments that promote inquiry and critical thinking.
• Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear, engaging and relatable manner for students.
• Deeply passionate about the subject and brings an infectious energy to classroom interactions.
• Serve as a mentor and guide, encouraging independent thinking and academic discipline.
• Participate actively in school life, student mentoring, pastoral care, and extracurricular initiatives.
• Stay abreast of latest developments in the subject.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Postgraduate degree in English with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience at the senior secondary school level.
• Prior exposure to boarding school environments is desirable
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Remuneration: Welham offers an excellent compensation package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.